TrustR Launches to Protect Millions of iOS Users Worldwide from Security Vulnerabilities, Privacy Issues and Malicious Functionality

Reported security issues range from vulnerabilities due to coding, insecure sharing of user credentials or information, privacy violations, address book theft and even deliberately malicious features and attempted virus distribution. With a large amount of data stored on the average iOS device, keeping that data protected from these risks is a priority for every iOS user and TrustR connects to an ever-updating database of expert identified risks to inform users of identified problems along with proposed solutions.

TrustR has so far identified risks in 1,000s of applications including; PayPal, Skype, Path, iFileExplorer and Meeps, and similar to traditional virus scanning software on a PC TrustR offers users both peace-of-mind as well as actionable information should a security risk be found. TrustR can be installed on any iOS device to help protect it’s contents and also supports jailbroken devices – where root access dramatically increases possible risks and the need to operate only trusted software.

“Most users assume that their iOS devices are 100% secure, however recent developments have highlighted a series of vulnerabilities, privacy issues and hidden malicious functionality within certain apps.” commented Nicklas Wolff of Rookie Systems, creators of TrustR. “TrustR scans the installed apps on a device and identifies security and privacy risks, allowing users to take the necessary action – install an update or remove the offending app – to keep their device secure.”

TrustR, the new security solution for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch is available now in the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/app/trustr/id466918294?mt=8.

For more information or media inquiries, contact Mark Johnson of appshout! on behalf of Rookie Systems at +1-408-757-0156 or press(at)myappshout(dot)com.

Aneesoft Launched YouTube Converter 3.0

Aneesoft YouTube Converter is designed for Windows users who love online videos. With this tool, users can not only batch download/convert online videos from YouTube, also batch download/convert online videos from other video-sharing sites like Metacafe, Break, Blip, Bing (including HTML 5 videos and HD 1080P/720P videos) by copying-n-pasting video URLs. Before download, uses can customize the video format to FLV, MP4, WEBM, AVI etc and the quality to HD 1080P, HD 720P, High Definition etc, which depends on the video itself. After download, users can view the files with built-in player or convert the videos to most widespread video and audio formats (AVI, MOV, TS, WMV, ASF, MKV etc with SD or HD 720P/1080P video resolution) for enjoying on new iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab, Apple TV, HP Touchpad, PSP, PS3, BlackBerry phone, Nokia phone, iTunes, iMovie etc with ready-made presets.

The upgraded YouTube Converter allows users to import and convert local FLV, F4V, MP4, WEBM videos to other video and audio formats for enjoying on portable mobile devices. The new redesigned interface is more clear and intuitive, and gives users’ better experience. In this upgrade, some minor bugs are fixed. The video downloading and converting speed are optimized and faster than previously. Aneesoft YouTube Converter 3.0.0 gives users wider and more convenient enjoyment on video download and conversion.

Key features of the newest Aneesoft YouTube Converter

• Download online videos from YouTube, Metacafe, Break, Blip, Bing sites by adding video URLs.
• Support downloading HTML 5 videos and HD 1080P/720P videos.
• Support customizing video format to FLV, MP4, WEBM, AVI etc before download.
• Support customizing video quality to HD 1080P, HD 720P, High Definition etc before download.
• Download and convert online videos to AVI, MOV, TS, WMV, ASF, MKV etc with SD or HD video resolution.
• Support outputting videos to popular portable devices like iPad 2, iPhone 4S, Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab, HP Touchpad, PSP, PS3, Wii, DNS, BlackBerry, Playbook…
• Import and convert local FLV, F4V, MP4, WEBM videos to different video formats or audio formats.
• Customize output video audio quality: codec, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, sample rate, and channel.
• Support batch download and batch convert at one time.
• Support playing and viewing video files.
• Support renaming files and set output path.

“This all-new YouTube Converter comes with many improvements and enhancements, which helps users to enjoy online videos with great video quality in the shortest possible time! We are continuously dedicated to update multimedia technology and supply much more powerful software which can meet customers almost all need.” said Mr. Tan, manager of YouTube converter project for Aneesoft Co., Ltd.

Pricing and Availability
Aneesoft YouTube Converter 3.0.0 has big improvements compared to the previous version and now is priced at $24.95 (USD). For more information and a free trial version, please visit: http://www.aneesoft.com/win-youtube-converter.html

Introducing GIMP for Absolute Beginners —The Only True Beginner’s Guide on the Market for Open Source Graphics and Digital Imaging

Apress, the market leader for GIMP guides, releases “GIMP for Absolute Beginners” —the first beginner’s guide for GIMP version 2.8 and the only all-inclusive beginner’s guide being offered on the market today. GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free software application, runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, and contains nearly all of the components of its rival program, Photoshop. GIMP has been continually developed over the past 15 years and the 2012 GIMP version 2.8 features additions like Single-Window Mode and Paint Dynamics. Authors and GIMP experts, Jan Smith and Roman Joost, have taken this widespread tool and explained it in a clear and concise manner so that everyone from hobbyists to editing professionals can understand and utilize the concepts.

“There is nothing like the exhilarating feeling of transforming an ordinary image into a very good or even a great image. It is not so great if you are stuck or if you do not know how to do something in GIMP,” Smith remarks in the introduction of the book. Smith and Joost make it a point to create a fun learning experience and leave no question unanswered. The book covers essential topics —from how to manage small photo alterations to creating original artwork without an already existing photo. Users are not expected to have an existing knowledge of GIMP and will learn the software from top to bottom.

Designers, photographers, graphic design newbies, and those who just like to edit photos and graphics for fun will all benefit from this comprehensive guide.

To learn more about GIMP for Absolute Beginners, visit http://www.apress.com/9781430231684.

• ISBN: 978-1-4302-3168-4
• 350 pages
• User Level: Beginner
• Publication Date: March 26, 2012
• Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF
• Print Book Price : $44.99
• eBook Price: $31.49

Webcam Safe™ Software Prevents Webcam Spying

Webcam Safe™ protects a webcam user’s privacy by providing top-of-the-line security and constantly monitoring a user’s webcam. The software prevents unauthorized access to the webcam, acting like a 24/7 security guard. It lets webcam users easily block and unblock their own webcams, creating a safer online environment.

“Many people have no idea that a webcam can be remotely activated without someone’s permission,” says Scott Kochman, Founder of Webcam Safe™. “Yet anyone with basic computer skills can easily spy on someone else.”

The recent webcam spying incident in which a Rutgers University student took his own life, proved just how devastating it can be when an individual has their privacy unknowingly invaded. And unfortunately, computer spying and cyber bullying is on the rise. The most common victims are typically female teenagers, college students, and young adults.

Current anti-virus software programs do not monitor or detect webcam spying. Webcam Safe™ solves this problem and is designed to work in conjunction with many of these types of programs without effecting a computer’s speed or performance. If an unknown person or program tries to capture pictures or stream video on someone else’s webcam, Webcam Safe™ will block access to it and protect their privacy.

This new, easily downloadable software is available now for a free, 30 day trial offer at webcamsafe.com.

For more information about Webcam Safe™, go to http://www.webcamsafe.com. For media inquiries, please contact Kristen Tansey at (201) 681-0424 or email kristen(at)webcamsafe(dot)com.

DVDFab Homebrew Technology Clears the Way for Blu-ray Backup

Fengtao Software Inc., the leading multimedia software company majors in DVD, Blu-ray copy and video converter, has now announced a new technology in Blu-ray copy - StealthyClone. This new technology aims to solve the vital problem in Blu-ray copy and Blu-ray backup.

StealthyClone, the bottleneck-breaking technology, solely developed by Fengtao Software Inc., is to provide a unique solution to backup Blu-ray discs. It can quickly and efficiently deal with the new Screen Pass and other structural schemes, in order to make Blu-ray Copy entirely easy and simple.

Background: As an inside practice, Blu-ray discs only use the protections that they are originally designed with to fight against piracy. But, due to the advanced piracy in recent years, those old technologies seem to be fading out day by day. Hence, studios begin to seek other ways: audio watermark serves as an option and, structural protection another. For Blu-ray, a new developed scheme titled Screen Pass comes forth to fill that new vacancy.

How it works: Screen Pass, a Java based (BD-J) structural protection, will come into power to check whether the disc being played is original or a clone. Later, the user will be presented a black screen messaging that the original disc is required, no ripping tools allowed, visit something.continuemovie.com, or something equivalent. The playback then is either stopped or affected (segments of the movie are swapped around, repeated or in wrong order). Also the users that don’t use clone mode and backup Main Movie only (no Java running, no active protection) are having a problem with picking the right Title or playlist for some movies, because the disc is filled with fake playlists with the same runtime, but subtle differences.

StealthyClone: To fight against piracy is what everyone should always bear in mind, but it does not mean that making backups of what one 100% owns and strictly keeping the backup under personal use is illegal. Based on this simple philosophy, DVDFab Team is determined to facilitate this. After a lot of pre-researches and days after days’ efforts, it comes up with a unique StealthyClone technology, which allows Blu-ray owners to make copies of their original discs so that the genuine ones, usually costly, are well preserved. It is the world’s first solution to deal with pass screen and structural protection, so that the backup disc will appear as if it is the original one, regardless of the fact that it is unprotected. In this way, users that want to keep the original menus and artwork of the disc are not forced to give them up any more, because the protection is rendered useless. When the protected disc is being determined if it is original and is asking through Java means about various files and performs checks on them, StealthyClone is hooked in and answers to this problem. This way, the protection cannot tell if it is a clone or not and will continue with the correct playback of the movie.

Correct Main Playlist: Not only will the Full Disc (clone mode) users be satisfied with this solely developed technology, it is said that Main Movie users will also benefit from this, as a new, better-than-ever algorithm to select the correct playlist when in Main Movie mode from the hundreds of fake ones when it is being experimented. So, a fake playlist’s elimination method in Main Movie mode will be implemented. To pre-test the StealthyClone, please download the latest 8.1.6.7 Qt Beta version at http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Enolsoft Releases PDF to Word for Mac

“Enolsoft PDF to Word for Mac was developed because users need a solution that can convert PDF to Word format while having the option to reproduce the look and feel of the original PDF document when viewed in Microsoft Office Word.” said Marrisa Liu, Manager of PDF project of Enolsoft Corporation.

Unlike Enolsoft’s previous PDF to TEXT for Mac that only converts PDF files to plain text (*.txt) files, this PDF to Word for Mac converts PDF to Word (*.docx) formats with original layouts, tables, text, images, graphics and hyperlinks in PDF files preserved, thus make it easier to modify, reuse or edit PDF files with no Adobe Acrobat needed.

OS X users are able to import multiple PDF files to Enolsoft PDF to Word for Mac by either click the “Add Files” button or by drag-n-drop for batch processing. Batch conversion model highly improves the efficiency for those who need to deal with multiple PDF files. In addition, OS X users are also allowed to specify individual pages or a range of pages for partial conversion, which would be time-saving when users only need to extract some specific pages from a large PDF file.

Just as it was described on its official website, Enolsoft PDF to Word for Mac converts PDF documents to Word format with fast conversion speed, supports to convert 100-page PDF file to Word format within 1 minute. Enolsoft PDF to Word for Mac converts both encrypted and unencrypted PDF files.

“Enolsoft was determined to provide a more comprehensive product line of PDF tools to help more OS X users making better use of their PDF documents” , said Marrisa Liu. “Come along with this PDF to Word for Mac, another useful PDF tool – PDF Converter for Mac, will be released soon.” she added, “And simultaneously, we’ll continually upgrade our products in order to making the conversion output as accurate as it can possibly be”.

Pricing and Availability
Enolsoft PDF to Word Mac is available through Enolsoft official website with a retail price for $39. All of the Enolsoft products provide a free trial version for download. For more detailed information about Enolsoft PDF to Word for Mac, visit http://www.enolsoft.com/pdf-to-word-for-mac.html.

iPi Soft Set To Unveil iPi Motion Capture™ Version 2.0

Michael Nikonov, Founder and Chief Technology Architect of iPi Soft, notes that given the interactive nature of today’s 3D video games, designers need reliable and accurate desktop tools that go beyond recording a traditional 2D video of an actor to help meet the challenges of compositing believable characters into immersive 3D environments.

“Motion capture is such an expressive medium for video game developers and digital filmmakers and the advancements coming to version 2.0 will provide users the ultimate solution of a personalized, markerless motion capture desktop solution for creating truly believable 3D character motion,” said Nikonov. “Despite the incredible diversity of CG worlds created by today’s video game designers, realistic human characters remain the core of compelling storytelling in most videogames today.”

Introduced in 2009, iPi Motion Capture has been gaining momentum as a professional and reliable alternative for capturing animation data without the need for expensive facility space, clumsy sensor suits with reflective markers or a team of technicians. The software uses sophisticated image processing and computer vision algorithms to recognize and track the human body and lets users shoot video using one or two MS Kinect motion sensing input devices or three to six Sony PlayStation Eye cameras. The digitally captured movement is then applied to a 3D character and rendered as part of a video game or a computer generated movie. One area of growing interest is with machinima, the animation genre in which filmmakers use iPi Motion Capture and existing graphics from videogames to create something wholly original.

For David Gonzalez, President of Mission Critical Studios, a New Jersey-based developer of mobile games, the software has proven to be a game-changer in how they work.

“iPi Motion Capture is so powerful and cost effective,” Gonzalez says. “It’s fantastic to be able to come up with an idea and in a few minutes record exactly what you want and apply it to your characters. iPi is what mocap should be all about — making your ideas reality in a matter of minutes.“ [Note: Additional information on Mission Critical Studios’ use of iPi Soft motion capture software solutions is available here: http://www.ipisoft.com/pr/mission_critical_ch.html

Key Highlights of iPi Motion Capture Version 2.0
With the new iPi Motion Capture Version 2.0, customers can take advantage of:

• New actor appearance models and skeleton structure with improved accuracy in multiple person tracking, props tracking and head/hands tracking
• New project file format, including data for fingers and props
• Improved tracking accuracy
• Optimized tracking of female characters
• New custom “iPi Video” format with useful features specific to motion capture use
• Better video compression offering higher compression ratios, a plus for users dealing with large amounts of recorded video
• Support for new devices: ASUS Xtion and Kinect for Windows
• Depth and RGB video recording for ASUS Xtion sensor
• Support for latest official Kinect for Windows drivers
• Workflow improvements such as “New project” wizard that makes it easy for new users to get started, and “Recent files” caching for advanced users.

Pricing and Availability
iPi Soft makes available three editions of its entry-level markerless motion capture technology – Express, Basic and Standard – that differ by the set of available features and complexity of motions that can be tracked. The new iPi Motion Capture Version 2.0 is scheduled for release in Spring 2012. iPi Soft products are available directly from the web site and its worldwide distribution channel.

About iPi Motion Capture:
iPi Motion Capture is a markerless motion capture software tool that uses sophisticated image processing and computer vision algorithms to recognize and track the human body. The scalable system supports dual Kinect cameras working at the same time on the same PC capturing complex motions, including 360-degrees turns. It also supports other inexpensive off-the-shelf equipment such as PlayStation Eye cameras and webcams.

iPi Motion Capture brings a totally new workflow paradigm to filmmakers, CG animator broadcast motion graphics designers, videogame developers and prosumers in entertainment, military and other vertical markets. Captured animations do not exhibit artifacts like jitter or foot skate and can be exported in popular animation formats including FBX, BVH and COLLADA. The software is compatible with many leading game engines, 3D software applications and animation rigs, including MAXON CINEMA 4D, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, DAZ 3D DAZ Studio, Poser, Valve Source Engine, Unreal Engine, Unity and others. It also includes an integrated motion transfer engine and supports accurate motion retargeting for custom rigs.

The new Adobe Lightroom 4 combines all digital photography requirements in one fast, efficient application. Furthermore, this new software features simple automatic adjustments which allows the user to control everything from editing to sharing and much more.

New Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Hits the Market

In addition, new and enhanced state of the art tools and elegant photo books, allows the user to easily share photographs and video clips across all social network websites and web galleries.

The upgrades incorporated in this new software package, makes it a worthy investment even for existing Adobe Photoshop users.

B&H Photo is now accepting pre-orders for the new Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.

Among the new and upgraded features is the ability to create enhanced details in highlights and shadows and an allowance for targeted adjustments to white balance and noise reduction.

The photo book feature is of course an exciting addition, in that it provides the requisite tools to create beautiful photo collections using a variety of easy to use templates and a ‘quick print’ option.

In short, the new Photoshop Lightroom differs from the previous Adobe Photoshop, because it provides all the tools one needs for digital photography in one intuitive solution.

Product Highlights:

•     Highlight and Shadow Recovery
•     Photo Book Creation
•     Superior Image Processing
•     Extended Video Support
•     Non Destructive Environment
•     Selective Editing Brushes
•     Advanced Black and White Conversion
•     Superior Noise Reduction
•     One Click Adjustments to Multiple Images
•     Tight Photoshop Integration
•     Fast Performance Across Platforms
•     Intuitive Environment
•     Develop Presets
•     Extensive Image Management Tools

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4: Bigger and Better to Bring out the Best in Your Images

Throughout the years since its original release, Lightroom has become the premiere platform for photographers to edit, organize, and share their images, all in one workspace. Lightroom veterans and beginners alike are welcome to join the B&H Photo Event Space for a presentation on Lightroom 4, loaded with new features designed to bring out the best from ones images and make sharing those images a cinch. B&H will explore the new features that will enhance the workflow, and show just how easy it is to go from edit to output in one intuitive application.

Flypaper Introduces New Digital Signage Software to Use Directly Within PowerPoint

Flypaper, Inc. introduces Flypaper Express™ digital signage content creation software. This powerful, new tool enables users to easily and affordably create robust HD Motion Graphics within PowerPoint for only $99.

“Flypaper Express provides a powerful solution for creating extraordinary digital signage content that is equally affordable and easy to use,” said Don Pierson, President and founder of Flypaper, Inc. “This new software enables anyone to become a digital signage content creation expert due to its simplicity and low $99 price point. Now, it is easier than ever to quickly create highly interactive motion graphics.”

Flypaper Express enables users to create broadcast quality, frame accurate motion graphics:

•     Additional functionality within PowerPoint for ease and simplicity
•     Includes 10 professional quality templates with more than 150 unique layouts to get started quickly
•     Comes bundled with a dozen completed projects
•     Output to common HD motion graphics video formats or in Flash (.swf)
•     Use with any standards-based digital signage player or network

The robust PowerPoint to Flash capabilities of Flypaper Express make for a smooth transition to upgrade to Flypaper™ when users are ready to advance their skills and their developed content. Flypaper offers extremely powerful content creation possibilities that expand the intuitive functionality of Flypaper Express.

For more information about Flypaper Express, please visit: http://www.Flypaper.com.

Please learn more information at: http://www.easeus.com/mac/mac-photo-recovery-free/.

EaseUS Rolls out EaseUS Mac Photo Recovery Free 5.5.1

EaseUS Mac Photo Recovery Free was developed to rescue lost photos due to Mac hardware corruption, accidental deletion, formatting of Mac hard disk, misuse of memory cards and so on. Particularly designed for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) & 10.6 (Snow Leopard) & 10.5 (Leopard), this Mac data recovery freeware aims to recover lost multimedia files (only bmp/jpg/png/tif/mp3 files) from your Mac computer and other storage devices regardless of file systems and directly search lost files.

Key Features of EaseUS Mac Photo Recovery Free:

• Free recover digital photos, pictures and MP3 files due to accidental deletion.
• Free recover lost/formatted/damaged images and audios from Mac hard disk.
• Free recover pictures, images and audio files deleted from Trash Bin.
• Free Mac disk recovery after a hard disk crash.
• Preview lost files to specify what you can to recover.
• Perform complete recovery of photos from Mac hard disk and any other type of storage media.

“EaseUS Mac Photo Recovery Free is data recovery tool that may be able to help when it comes to photo lost/corruption due to user error, hardware failure or some other problems,” said Mark Wilson, editor from PC Tech Authority.

Pricing & Availability:

EaseUS Mac Photo Recovery Free is available at:
http://www.easeus.com/mac/mac-photo-recovery-free/

EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard for $89.95 is available at:
http://www.easeus.com/mac/mac-data-recovery/

EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard Technician for unlimited usage; for $399.00 is available at:
http://www.easeus.com/mac/mac-data-recovery-technician/